Flippo Brunelleschi Outline
Filippo Brunelleschi's Dome & Its Construction
I. Introduction & thesis
A. Period of time (The Renaissance): A.D. 1350-1700
1. Renaissance literally means "rebirth", "revival" "restoration" a. Rebirth of the ancient Greek style
b. The neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance
2. Transitional movement in Europe
a. The Renaissance is understood as a historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation.
b. Between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century
3. Flourishing in many areas a. Humanistic (Philosophical) revival of classical influence
b. Flowering of the arts
c. Literature
d. Architecture
e. The very beginnings of …show more content…
Relevance of location of the dome
1. The dome was part of a cathedral
2. It was located in Florence, Italy
a. Florence became the most important city during the Renaissance
b. The artistic, economic and social changes that are associated with the Renaissance first began in the Italian city of Florence
c. Florence's wealth and success, guided by rich patrons like the Medici and the artists they supported, became a new model for society in Europe
B. Purpose of the dome
1. Arnolfo di Cambio began the building in a Gothic style in 1294 (over one hundred years earlier)
2. The dome was left unfinished as part of the cathedral for quite a long time
a. It was not finished because nobody could think of a way to bridge the central crossing of the cathedral
b. In 1418, a competition was announced for proposals on how to bridge the central crossing of the cathedral in Florence
3. Brunelleschi's bid was backed by a then less important family, the Medici, which would benefit hugely from the completion of the dome a. He purposed his ideas and he won the competition b. In 1423 he was put in complete charge of the Duomo's building works
III. Building the dome
A. The idea and
I. Introduction & thesis
A. Period of time (The Renaissance): A.D. 1350-1700
1. Renaissance literally means "rebirth", "revival" "restoration" a. Rebirth of the ancient Greek style
b. The neoclassic style of architecture prevailing during the Renaissance
2. Transitional movement in Europe
a. The Renaissance is understood as a historical age that was preceded by the Middle Ages and followed by the Reformation.
b. Between medieval and modern times beginning in the 14th century in Italy, lasting into the 17th century
3. Flourishing in many areas a. Humanistic (Philosophical) revival of classical influence
b. Flowering of the arts
c. Literature
d. Architecture
e. The very beginnings of …show more content…
Relevance of location of the dome
1. The dome was part of a cathedral
2. It was located in Florence, Italy
a. Florence became the most important city during the Renaissance
b. The artistic, economic and social changes that are associated with the Renaissance first began in the Italian city of Florence
c. Florence's wealth and success, guided by rich patrons like the Medici and the artists they supported, became a new model for society in Europe
B. Purpose of the dome
1. Arnolfo di Cambio began the building in a Gothic style in 1294 (over one hundred years earlier)
2. The dome was left unfinished as part of the cathedral for quite a long time
a. It was not finished because nobody could think of a way to bridge the central crossing of the cathedral
b. In 1418, a competition was announced for proposals on how to bridge the central crossing of the cathedral in Florence
3. Brunelleschi's bid was backed by a then less important family, the Medici, which would benefit hugely from the completion of the dome a. He purposed his ideas and he won the competition b. In 1423 he was put in complete charge of the Duomo's building works
III. Building the dome
A. The idea and